He was born Aug. 26, 1956, at Russellville to Robert and Betty Avey Bowden.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, David Bowden; and stepson, John Paul Hathron.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Bowden of Danville; a daughter, Kimberly Smith of Bentonville; six brothers, Ron Bowden of Texas, Robert Bowden Jr. of Russellville, Kenneth Bowden of Kansas, Danny Bowden of Colorado, Randy Bowden of Nebraska and Timm Bowden of Colorado; three sisters, Brenda Cochran of Atkins, Penn Street of Colorado and Sherry Penfold of Colorado; and three grandchildren.

Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.